Newtown High School graduation

June 17, 2010 10:00 PM

Photo: Lisa Weir

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Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University.
Emotions were mixed while the students listened to their teacher Lee Keylock read a poem called "Go" during the commencement address. From left, Nicole Kraus, Tara Krehel, Jill Kressin, Kyle Kromberg and Alexander Kron. less

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University.
Emotions were mixed while the students listened to their teacher Lee ... more

Photo: Lisa Weir

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June... Photo-214981.803 - Connecticut Post

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Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Wending Lu, 18, enjoys a hardy laugh during a speech.

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Wending Lu, 18, enjoys a hardy laugh during a speech.

Photo: Lisa Weir

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June... Photo-214982.803 - Connecticut Post

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Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Katy Bloxsom, center, enjoys a laugh during the ceremonies.

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Katy Bloxsom, center, enjoys a laugh during the ceremonies.

Photo: Lisa Weir

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June... Photo-214983.803 - Connecticut Post

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Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Alex Kron, 18, left, and Alexandra Kroon, 17, wait patiently for their names to be called. less

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Alex Kron, 18, left, and Alexandra Kroon, 17, wait patiently for ... more

Photo: Lisa Weir

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June... Photo-214984.803 - Connecticut Post

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Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Calvin Song, 18, waits for the ceremonies to begin.

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June 17, 2010, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University. Calvin Song, 18, waits for the ceremonies to begin.

Photo: Lisa Weir

Newtown High School held their graduation ceremony on Thursday June... Photo-214985.803 - Connecticut Post

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Newtown High School had it's graduation ceremony Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University.

Newtown High School had it's graduation ceremony Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University.